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MA S2133
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Eldridge
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AI Summary
- Library records revealing a patron's identity and intellectual pursuits (borrowing history, searches, etc.) would be excluded from the definition of public records under Massachusetts law
- Access to protected library user data would require a warrant issued under Chapter 276 or demonstration of exigent circumstances
- Amends Chapter 78 of the General Laws by striking existing language in Section 7 and creating a new Section 7A with strengthened privacy protections
- Sponsored by Senator James B. Eldridge (Middlesex and Worcester) and filed on January 16, 2025
- Referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Legislative Description
Protecting the privacy of library user data
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/29/2026
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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